What is the point of suffering? Why does God allow it in our lives? How should a disciple respond? How should we pray about it? Join us as we look for answers in the first chapter of Paul’s second letter to the church of Thessalonica.

This week we’ll wrap up 1 Thessalonians by examining Paul’s final charge to these disciples. An absolutely loaded rapid - fire set of principles for relations between disciples and leaders, disciples and disciples, and disciples and God.

Where do you find your greatest comfort and encouragement? Is it by anticipating the termination of life as we know it on planet earth? Strange as it may sound, this is one of best ways to keep upbeat. This week we talk about living resurrection ready!

Disciples mourn strangely. We do not grieve as the world grieves, as those who have no hope. By God’s grace, even our misery can bring Him glory. Join us this week to hear Paul’s words of comfort to a grieving church.

We are always leaving an impression on those around us. Join us this week as we discuss some of the Public Relations implications of conduct and misconduct discussed by Paul in 1 Thes 4:9 - 12.

When it comes to human sexuality what is immoral and why is it immoral? How should a disciple discern this matter. Join as we examine this issue in Paul’s discussion with the Thessalonian church.

This week we’re going to be examining the role of concern

in the life of a disciple (student/learner of the Rabbi Jesus)

. How are love and concern expressed in the form of a spiritual discipline? Who or what is worthy of our concern? Join us as we examine proper Christian concern for the community.

The bonds of Christian discipleship are many and mighty. Perhaps none so potently connects us as shared suffering. Join us as we hear Paul address this bond in the second chapter of 1st Thessalonians.

Paul is clearly working on defending his reputation early on in the letter to the Thessalonians. It’s actually a blessing for us that he had to do this, as it forced Paul to expound on principles he uses when discipling a church. Join us as we hear Paul address money, labor, and leadership relating to brand new Christian disciples.

Faithful disciples taking the good news of Jesus out into the world often come off as charlatans, uninvited guests entrusted with a free gift to offer the nations, yet many refuse to listen. Paul’s ministry among the Gentiles was no different. Join us in 1 Thessalonians 2 as Paul combats the salesman stigma by reflecting on the life to life discipleship they enjoyed together when he was present with them.